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Mate Pencz

Founder of Printi

São Paulo, São Paulo

Overview 

Mate Pencz is the Founder and CEO of Loft, a successful venture capital firm in São Paulo, São Paulo. With a background in investment banking and private equity, Pencz has played a key role in investing in notable companies like Filo, Kocomo, and Casai, showcasing his expertise in venture capital and entrepreneurship. His experience includes co-founding Printi and working as an Investment Analyst at Alta Advisers, demonstrating a strong track record in the finance and startup sectors.

Work Experience 

  • Founder & Co-CEO

    2018 - Current

    Loft is reinventing the process of buying and selling real estate in Brazil by leveraging technology and data to transform painful and bureaucratic processes into simple and delightful experiences. At Loft, you can sell your apartment instantly for a fair price or find your next perfect home ready for move-in. We're backed by leading global investors incl. Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive, QED, Fifth Wall and Monashees.

  • Co-Founder

    2012

    Building the leading online printing business in Latin America & beyond. Raised $100M+USD in funding; hired and scaled team of 500+ employees.

  • Investment Analyst

    2010 - 2012

    Helped manage portfolio of public and private equity stakes for large European investment fund

  • Private Equity Summer Analyst

    2009 - 2009

    Real Estate Private Equity Division (MSREF)

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries.

  • Summer Analyst - Investment Banking Division

    2008 - 2008

Goldman Sachs is a multinational financial services firm providing securities, investment banking, and management services.

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